A credit score is a three-digit number, usually on a scale of 300-850, that lenders and credit card issuers use to help them decide whether to approve your credit application. The higher your ...

Total household debt increased by $93 billion to reach $18 trillion by the end of 2024, according to the Federal Reserve Bank ...

So it only makes sense to know what your credit score is. But how do you get it? Apps that promise instant access to your score are popular, but do they work? A new Consumer Reports investigation ...